Research Project on Remittances - Benin

  • Start Date
    2010
  • End Date
    2013
  • Project Status
    Completed
  • Project Type
    Remittances
  • Budget Amount (USD)
    200000.00
  • Coverage
    National
  • Year
    2010
  • IDF Region
    Africa
  • Projects ID
    RM.0018
  • Benefiting Member States
    Benin

This project aims to develop a database on the use of remittances sent by Benin migrants to households and families in Benin.
Specifically, the project will:
1. Carry out research on 500 households in Benin with the aim of understanding the use of remittances and ways remittances can improve the life of the beneficiaries.
2. Capacity building of researchers, institutions and decision makers in the government for further policy development in the area of remittances and specifically the integration of remittances in strategies for Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategies.
3. Disseminate results and an information campaign through a website and Internet forum in order to inform migrants and facilitate communication between migrants.